Program Coordinator, Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre

Primary Work Location : Southampton

Employment Type : Permanent, Full time

Who We Are

Welcome to Bruce County! We are located within the traditional territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, which includes the Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation and the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation. We are a community where excellence, opportunity, and exploration come together amidst the natural beauty of Southwestern Ontario. Nestled between Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, our community thrives in stunning landscapes, from tranquil rivers and iconic lighthouses to bright starry skies. Home to nearly 75,000 residents in predominantly rural communities, Bruce County offers a unique blend of small-town charm and big opportunities, Bruce County is a place where you can work, live, and explore to no end.

Guided by our vision of being a welcoming, thriving community committed to the well-being of current and future generations, Bruce County fosters innovation, sustainable growth, and collaboration. As an upper-tier municipality, Bruce County provides essential services that shape the daily lives of our residents across 12 towns and communities. Our responsibilities include housing, childcare, Ontario Works, infrastructure, paramedic services, and long-term care homes, as well as cultural and recreational programs through our libraries and museum. In everything we do, we uphold our core values: excellence, welcoming community, good governance, environmental stewardship, and financial sustainability.

As one of Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers, joining our team means becoming part of a dedicated group of public servants committed to making a meaningful difference. At Bruce County, you’ll find opportunities to grow your career, contribute to impactful solutions, and help shape a sustainable future—all while enjoying the exceptional lifestyle this remarkable region offers. Explore with us—your journey starts here.

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the Business Services Manager, the Program Coordinator is responsible for the effective planning, development, implementation and evaluation of relevant and engaging programs for the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre (BCM&CC), with the objective of increasing visitation and expanding the membership base. Programming will encompass cultural activities such as: music, drama and art, traditional workshops, seminars, lectures and presentations that relate directly to the Museum and exhibits. The Coordinator works with the exhibit team to develop dynamic and engaging programming including interpretative activities linked to the Museum’s permanent and temporary exhibits. The Coordinator is responsible for program administration, sponsor recommendations and packaging, budget administration and reporting.

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• Two-year post-secondary diploma in an education-related discipline, event programming or museum interpretation
• Two years prior experience planning and delivering programming in a cultural or educational setting

Skills & Abilities

• Strong public relations and presentation skills
• Effective verbal communications skills
• Experience in program research and analysis
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Skills: Word, Excel, Power Point
• Knowledge of and experience with audio visual and presentation equipment
• Ability to take initiative and use innovative techniques and ingenuity in preparing grant/loan applications
• Ability to create materials in a range of styles or per a prescribed style
• Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands
• Advanced writing skills, including proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment
• Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly and to ensure they are clearly communicated to an audience
• Clean Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check
• Experience with Social Media platforms (asset)

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: $64,756-$76,185 per annum
• Hours per week: 35 hours
• 100% Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• OMERS pension with equal employer match
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
• Paid health and wellness Leave
• Parental leave top up program
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee recognition programs

Apply by: October 16, 2025

Join Us!

Your Career, Our Community: Let’s build a Welcoming and Sustainable Bruce County Together!

If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be the ideal candidate for this or other opportunities. At Bruce County, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive, and genuine workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

We are dedicated to fostering an equitable, accessible, and welcome environment where a

ll individuals feel valued and supported. Bruce County provides equal employment opportunities to all candidates, including those with disabilities, and ensuring that our recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes are barrier free and fully accessible. If you require accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at employment@brucecounty.on.ca.

The successful candidate for this opportunity will be chosen based on their relevant education, experience, knowledge, and skills, as well as a competency-based interview and formal background reference checks. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.